Hannaford, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hannaford, Griggs County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hannaford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 79 days in the Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County — the most common reported hazard around Hannaford, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and blizzards (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 79 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 74 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2006 · $9.1 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2011 | Apr 1, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hannaford get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Hannaford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooperstown weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hannaford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 43 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Hannaford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 43 mi east-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 127 mi west-southwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 129 mi south | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Hannaford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hannaford, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 23, 1968, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 17, 2001.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Hannaford's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Hannaford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hannaford, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 43 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hannaford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hannaford the lowest scan from KMVX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hannaford free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Hannaford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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